Meurig ap Idnerth (Mauric/Meuruc,
onof Idnerth) was an early 6th-century king of
Buellt
Buellt or Builth was a cantref in medieval Wales, located west of the River Wye. Unlike most cantrefs, it was not part of any of the major Welsh kingdoms for most of its history, but was instead ruled by an autonomous local dynasty. During the N ...
, a medieval Welsh kingdom. Little is known of King Meurig, who ruled circa 510 to 545. He was succeeded by his son
Pawl ap Meurig
A pawl is a movable lever that engages a fixed component to either prevent movement in one direction or restrain it altogether. As such, it is a type of latch and can also be considered a type of dog. It typically consists of a spring-loaded l ...
(''r.'' 545–580).
Meurig ap Idnerth should not be confused with Meurig (ap Madog) ab Idnerth, a 12th-century figure.
History of Wales
6th-century Welsh monarchs
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